At a Glance
Median Income
$156,094
$63,654 per capita
Home Value
$774,400
Zillow: $871,366
Median Rent
$1,750/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
962/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.9%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.3%
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Essex Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Essex's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Essex a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Essex residents earn a median household income of $156,094 , which is 108% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,654. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,628 business establishments, including 1,878 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Essex is $774,400 , 175% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $871,366. Median rent is $1,750/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Essex reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 962/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
67.9% of adults in Essex hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(101% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Essex has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,775
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density862/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$156,094
Per Capita$63,654
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453
Housing
B+
Home Value$774,400
Rent$1,750
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$871,366
Housing Units669
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property962/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary220/100K
Health
Obesity26.3%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation19 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.9%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+30.7%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in Essex was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Beverly Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 1,878 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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